| Many of us now know the danger that global | | | | Using less heating is perhaps where one of the |
| warming poses and we are aware of the | | | | largest savings on greenhouse emissions can be |
| consequences if we do not make an effort to | | | | saved. If we all turn our thermostats down by just |
| reduce our carbon footprints. Climate change is | | | | one degree we could save hundreds of thousands of |
| already affecting our planet and things will only get | | | | tonnes of carbon dioxide from being pumped into the |
| worse but what can we really do? | | | | atmosphere. Adding insulation to your walls and lofts |
| Many of us couldn't (or wouldn't) live without the | | | | can lower your heating consumption by a quarter. |
| family car, the household appliances or the standard | | | | Energy saving methods such as energy saving |
| of living that we have been accustomed too and | | | | lightbulbs and energy monitoring kits are a great way |
| work hard to maintain. There is however, much that | | | | to prevent unnecessary wastage of electric as is |
| we can all do to reduce our carbon footprints, reduce | | | | turning our appliances off at night and using standby |
| global warming and help prevent climate change, | | | | savers. |
| without giving up our lifestyles. | | | | Drive less and using more efficient vehicles can also |
| We can all make dramatic changes in our carbon | | | | save huge amounts of emissions, that doesn't mean |
| footprint by just making more efficient use of the | | | | you should struggle back from the shops with heavy |
| resources we currently have and we can save | | | | shopping but if you combine errands and plan your |
| money too! Here are a few ideas: | | | | week you'll be surprised how much petrol you can |
| Recycling is one method we can reduce our power | | | | save without unnecessary trips. |
| consumption but there is more too it that just | | | | Energy-efficient products and eco-friendly innovations |
| separating our waste into a recycling bin. Recycling | | | | can also help reduce climate change. Using modern |
| starts with the products we buy. Avoid those that | | | | technologies such as solar chargers or energy |
| have been unnecessarily wrapped in the first place. | | | | efficient gadgets will help further to cut down our |
| By being careful what you but and by recycling half | | | | consumption. |
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